Looking to buy my first set of sharpening stones and a strop. I would like to be able to sharpen my pocket knives and kitchen knives. All I have had previously is a pocket sharpener from work sharp. I was thinking of picking up some cheap knives from good will to practice on some before I start on my knives.
Would this stone combo and strop from sharpal be a good place to start? I think the guides would also help out.
Hey I've been using an Ultimaker 2+ for about 6 years now and looking to get something modern. I'm looking for some qol features like auto bed leveling, faster speeds, and some multi color prints. I typically use my printer for prototype parts for my motorcycle/classic car, tinkering projects, and various items for the kiddos.
I saw Costco now sells a K2 Combo and am considering buying from them due to their return policy if I do not like the printer.
Is this a good price for the combo?
Any issues to consider with the K2?
I have never printed carbon fiber based filaments, but is it possible with the K2? I imagine some upgrades to the printer are required?
Hey I have been running an Ultimaker 2+ for well years lol. Great machine, pretty easy to use and get decent prints from, but looking for something a little more modern and capable.
Auto level would be great along with a little more print area, and occasional multi print would be good. I've looked at the multiple print head models but not really interested in the additional parts and maintenance since mainly I will be single color printing most of the time.
My prints are typically small prototyping for various tinkering projects or repairs, along with toys for the kiddos. For example I've printed adapter brackets and plates for prototypes for my motorcycle and classic car that are then sent to my buddy to cnc.
Based on price, features, and local availability I've narrowed it down to the Creality K2 Combo or the Bambu Labs P1S. Costco has a great return policy and microcenter has excellent customer service but much shorter return period.
I am kinda leaning towards the Creality from familiarity but also concerned about the closed nature of Bambu Labs - not sure if that is something to even worry about?
I also enjoy using a magnetic detachable build plate with PEI on one side - do either some with something like that or is there an addon readily available?
Appreciate any advice!
Hey getting back into Outlands and wondering if there is a way to install it on Linux? Specifically Linux Mint?
Hey trying out batocera and trying to connect my Thinkpad to the Internet. I'm able to turn on wifi and even see all my local wifi. When I select my wifi and input my password and back out it says wifi is enabled but it will never connect and I just see connected under IP.
My Wifi is 2.4ghz and I have reset my machine a few times to see if that would work, but it didn't help. I also tested Bluetooth and was able to connect to a PS4 controller with no issues.
Could there be a driver or something else I need?
Hey I have a Comic in CBR format and I am trying to convert it for a Sony PRS-505. I tried converting it into LRF or EPUB format and I get the following error message. Am I doing the conversion incorrectly or is it my file? I have a few other comic CBR files and get an error messge with them also.
I have only done simple mobi to epub conversions, so appreciate any advice!
calibre, version 7.6.0 (linux, embedded-python: False)
Conversion error: Failed: Convert book 1 of 1 (The Flash 754 (2020) (Digital) (Zone-Empire))
Convert book 1 of 1 (The Flash 754 (2020) (Digital) (Zone-Empire))
Conversion options changed from defaults:
keep_aspect_ratio: True
output_profile: 'sony'
verbose: 2
read_metadata_from_opf: '/tmp/calibre_7.6.0_tmp_vger1bo8/hb9g2gpm.opf'
Resolved conversion options
calibre version: 7.6.0
{'asciiize': False,
'author_sort': None,
'authors': None,
'base_font_size': 0.0,
'book_producer': None,
'change_justification': 'left',
'chapter': None,
'chapter_mark': 'pagebreak',
'colors': 0,
'comic_image_size': None,
'comments': None,
'cover': None,
'debug_pipeline': None,
'dehyphenate': True,
'delete_blank_paragraphs': True,
'despeckle': False,
'disable_font_rescaling': True,
'disable_trim': False,
'dont_add_comic_pages_to_toc': False,
'dont_grayscale': False,
'dont_normalize': False,
'dont_sharpen': False,
'dont_split_on_page_breaks': False,
'duplicate_links_in_toc': False,
'embed_all_fonts': False,
'embed_font_family': None,
'enable_heuristics': False,
'epub_flatten': False,
'epub_inline_toc': False,
'epub_max_image_size': 'none',
'epub_toc_at_end': False,
'epub_version': '2',
'expand_css': False,
'extra_css': None,
'extract_to': None,
'filter_css': '',
'fix_indents': True,
'flow_size': 260,
'font_size_mapping': None,
'format_scene_breaks': True,
'html_unwrap_factor': 0.4,
'input_encoding': None,
'input_profile': <calibre.customize.profiles.InputProfile object at 0x7ef5a4496e70>,
'insert_blank_line': False,
'insert_blank_line_size': 0.5,
'insert_metadata': False,
'isbn': None,
'italicize_common_cases': True,
'keep_aspect_ratio': True,
'keep_ligatures': False,
'landscape': False,
'language': None,
'level1_toc': None,
'level2_toc': None,
'level3_toc': None,
'line_height': 0.0,
'linearize_tables': False,
'margin_bottom': 0,
'margin_left': 0,
'margin_right': 0,
'margin_top': 0,
'markup_chapter_headings': True,
'max_toc_links': 50,
'minimum_line_height': 120.0,
'no_chapters_in_toc': False,
'no_default_epub_cover': False,
'no_inline_navbars': False,
'no_process': False,
'no_sort': False,
'no_svg_cover': False,
'output_format': 'png',
'output_profile': <calibre.customize.profiles.SonyReaderOutput object at 0x7ef5a3cfb0b0>,
'page_breaks_before': None,
'prefer_metadata_cover': False,
'preserve_cover_aspect_ratio': False,
'pretty_print': True,
'pubdate': None,
'publisher': None,
'rating': None,
'read_metadata_from_opf': '/tmp/calibre_7.6.0_tmp_vger1bo8/hb9g2gpm.opf',
'remove_fake_margins': True,
'remove_first_image': False,
'remove_paragraph_spacing': False,
'remove_paragraph_spacing_indent_size': 1.5,
'renumber_headings': True,
'replace_scene_breaks': '',
'right2left': False,
'search_replace': '[]',
'series': None,
'series_index': None,
'smarten_punctuation': False,
'sr1_replace': None,
'sr1_search': None,
'sr2_replace': None,
'sr2_search': None,
'sr3_replace': None,
'sr3_search': None,
'start_reading_at': None,
'subset_embedded_fonts': False,
'tags': None,
'timestamp': None,
'title': None,
'title_sort': None,
'toc_filter': None,
'toc_threshold': 6,
'toc_title': None,
'transform_css_rules': '[]',
'transform_html_rules': '[]',
'unsmarten_punctuation': False,
'unwrap_lines': True,
'use_auto_toc': False,
'verbose': 2,
'wide': False}
InputFormatPlugin: Comic Input running
on /tmp/calibre_7.6.0_tmp_vger1bo8/2yyh3bvl.cbr
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/calibre-parallel", line 21, in <module>
sys.exit(main())
^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/utils/ipc/worker.py", line 215, in main
result = func(*args, **kwargs)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/gui2/convert/gui_conversion.py", line 38, in gui_convert_override
gui_convert(input, output, recommendations, notification=notification,
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/gui2/convert/gui_conversion.py", line 25, in gui_convert
plumber.run()
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/ebooks/conversion/plumber.py", line 1108, in run
self.oeb = self.input_plugin(stream, self.opts,
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/customize/conversion.py", line 242, in __call__
ret = self.convert(stream, options, file_ext,
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/ebooks/conversion/plugins/comic_input.py", line 185, in convert
pages = self.get_pages(fname, cdir)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/ebooks/conversion/plugins/comic_input.py", line 133, in get_pages
tdir = extract_comic(comic)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/ebooks/comic/input.py", line 35, in extract_comic
extract(path_to_comic_file, tdir)
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/__init__.py", line 209, in extract
extractor(path, dir)
File "/usr/lib/calibre/calibre/utils/unrar.py", line 54, in extract
from unrardll import extract
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'unrardll'
Found my old Sony PRS-505! Charged it and it fired right up. I do find it a little hard to read compared to my basic kindle due to the screen, but it feels amazing in the hand.
Anyone still use one?
Hey have some sport earbuds that have been sitting for a couple months. I charged them up and when I opened the case I only get flashing red and white lights.
I have tried troubleshooting with bose to include resetting the earbuds and trying to update firmware, but it was already updated. Also cleaned contacts on both the case and earbuds.
Has anyone else had this issue and know of a fix?
Hey little brag, picked up this bag from goodwill for $7.50! It was pretty dirty and had debris of some sort in every pocket. So some cleaning and vacuuming cleaned it up nicely
I have been using it as a work bag and onebag for a couple trips, but looking for ways to keep it better organized and for ease of removing my toiletries and clothes.
I am currently using this pouch for toiletries, but I don't like how it's all just thrown into there. For toiletries I carry razor, saving soap, along with shampoo/soap and toothbrush/toothpaste.
So appreciate any recommendations for a packing cube and toiletries bag that can compress down and fit in this bag?
Hey saw this while flipping through goodwill listings. It's a combination drill and radio setup. Really wish it was 18v as I would have bought it just for the coolness factor!
My mother owns land with a small house that we are looking to move into and build her an inlaw suite. We are in the initial planning stage and curious what would be the best way to go about this?
The land is in my mother's name and is paid off. We plan to pay for a large portion of it with our savings but will likely need to take out a loan for the remaining amount.
How would we go about securing a loan for the build? Are we able to do it without the property being in my name or would my mother need to do that?
Appreciate any advice on how we might proceed.
Hey all I have had this thinkpad for quite awhile and I am ready to retire it from laptop duties and wondering if it would be able to do a decent job as an emulation machine to hook up to my living room tv to run retro games.
I currently run Windows 11 and Linux Mint in a dual boot on this W530 and am planning to just run linux.
Processor: Intel Core i7-3740QM
Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro K1000M, plus Intel HD 4000
Memory: 32GB DDR3
Storage: Dual 1TB drives
I would like to run ES-DE as my front end and the highest consoles I would like to emulate are PS2, Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast. Is it possible to run on this machine?
Recently I have had long wait times for matching with someone in Brawl. Typically it's been about 20 secs max and now it's at least 2 mins if not 3 mins. This has only happened on mobile. Anyone else seen this?
Anyone ever heard of these? Stumbled upon one while cruising goodwill listings! Lol.
What do you think? Worth it to pick one up?
Wenger Swiss Business Tool Multifunction Office Gadget Red Chrome Swiss Cross
Hey family just started to explore the national parks and are getting a picture at the welcome signs to put in our national park passport. I was thinking of punching the bottom of the picture and placing it at the same page. Looks like I need a 5-6 holes punched.
Is this a square hole punch that would do something like this? Size looks to be about 1/4"
Hey picked up a couple cheap Workchamps during the Walmart clearance sale and thinking it would be cool to create a 111mm Yeoman. Would it be possible to add a magnifying glass?
Hey traveling to great smokey mountain national Park soon and in the park they only allow artificial bait. Looking for suggestions on setting up my rod for artificial?
Currently I have the rod setup with a level line then about 3 feet of tippet and yarn markers on the level line. Was using live bait with split shot sinkers, but with the park rules I am looking for different setups for artificial lures.
Hey I bought a X3 from Amazon and love it! The issue I am having is with the metal rings that came with the device. I attached one to the back of my Pixel OG fold and it would stay in place and just slides all over the back of my phone.
Is this normal? Are there better rings that would keep this device in place?
Note: I use my Pixel without a case.
Hey have this mower that is in great shape besides the underside of the deck being fairly rusted.
There are 2 pinhole rusted areas and then a large hole.
I was planning to grind/sand away any rust near the pinholes and hole. Then weld the pinholes closed and then put in a patch on the backside but weld it from the inside where you can see it in the picture.
Once welding is done, apply rust dissolver (navy jelly) and then apply paint.
I'm just an amateur welder so wondering if there is a better route to fixing the deck?
I have been searching for a timemaster for awhile and found 1 about an hour away. Seller said they replaced the pulleys, cables, oil change, and sharpened the blades. When looking it over it looked like all was done. When looking over the rest everything looked to be in good shape for a used mower especially at $600. Deck condition was a little hard to tell since it was a little dirty but all seemed solid.
When I got home I started to clean it all up and noticed the underside of the deck was pretty pitted - so last guy never cleaned the underside of the deck it seemed.
Then when I was almost done I found a pretty large hole. About 2"x1" just left where the mulching plug seals the deck. I guess I am disappointed I didn't find it, but it is in a pretty tough spot to inspect and the dirt/grass caked in there area created almost perfect seal lol. Should get me through the season, but any thoughts if I should repair this second or replace with a near frame section?
Note - I did think about buying new, but I dislike the new larger personal pace setup and didn't want to drop $1650 on a setup I don't like.